No Knead Artisan Bread Recipe Baked Perfectly in a Dutch Oven
A simple, foolproof recipe for no knead artisan bread with a crispy crust and chewy, airy interior. Perfect for beginners and made with just 4 ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 9 hours (including resting)
- Yield: 1 loaf (8–10 slices) 1x
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose or bread flour
1 ½ cups warm water
½ tsp instant yeast
1 ½ tsp salt
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and yeast. Add warm water and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
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Cover with plastic wrap and rest at room temperature for 8–12 hours.
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Turn dough onto floured surface, gently shape into a round.
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Place dough on parchment paper, cover with towel, and rest 30–45 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 450°F with a Dutch oven inside.
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Carefully place dough (with parchment) into hot Dutch oven. Cover and bake 30 minutes.
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Uncover and bake another 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
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Cool on wire rack at least 20 minutes before slicing
Notes
For best results, use a Dutch oven and fresh yeast. Customize with herbs, cheese, or olives for added flavor.
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